Steering Angle Sensor: Removal: Removal

PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
PRECAUTION
NOTE:
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work. Refer to PRECAUTION .
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
1. Disable the Autoaway/Return function by changing the customize parameter. Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS .
  NOTE:
  Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the Autoaway/Return function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.
  
  HINT:
  
  Performing the above operation causes the Autoaway/Return function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.
2. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column.
3. Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  NOTE:
  When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
REMOVE STEERING PAD . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
REMOVE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
1. Detach the 6 claws and remove the spiral cable.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor Claws
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